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the hay singing softly to herself III the

the hay singing softly to herself III the
while.
Mr.. Thompson came in and found her
in the midst. "What il il, Jenny p he
used the old, fond pane.
''Oh, Robertr' running up to him, her
face all smiles and tears. "Tve been q
BRUTE" said he huakily. 'tCsn you ever
forgive me, dearw
"Oh, Robertl I've never been go
happy in my life. Ihsvebeen to blame.
I have not been as kind and patient as ]
might"
"You have been an angel, Jenny; but
I am going to turn ever new leaf.
shall get q girl, aud when my haying il
over we will spend week at your
mothers" And he was as good as his
word.
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Douglas Journal: The burning Of q
sod house is something we don't very Of
ten have to record, and in fact, don't re-
member OF ever hearing Of such an In
stance until this week, but Sheriff Smith,
told us that the sod cabin Of Mr..
Avery, in Wilson township, was entirely
consumed by fire few days ago. Mr..
avery Lost all Of his household goods,
and only saved what clothing he and his
family were wearing at the time.
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Art In New York 0aloons.
indianapolis News.
Whit with turning groggeries into art
galleries, confronting the customer with
mahogany and mirrors 1t every turn, and
even abolishing the bar itself and COM
polling him to drink at side board, the
drinker must begin to feel compelled to
maintain his dignity and experience
much discomfort at the thought Of be-
having improperly in the presence Of
such elegant furniture. Mahogany has
become so common as 20 be vulgar, and
Piano makers, recognising the fact, lang
since abandoned the brighter shades in
cases, and now put ont only dark struc-
lures In this wood. But the saloons are
catching this point, too, and at least one
downtown liquor dealer has modelled his
Business place accordingly. Instead of
brilliant mahogany the interior walls are
sheathed with subdued walnut. In 9TH
er respects this saloon is unique. It is
very small, about twenty feet by eighteen
but it is divided into three departments
Bar proper, soda water and other temper
ance dranks, and cigars Besides these
there is special desk for the cashier,
and little private Office. The bar pro-
per is separated by partitions from the
other departments, and fat, gorgeous
ly arrayed cash boy travels between it
and the cashier for the convenience Of
customers who are disinclined to walk
across the room. There are stock and
news tickers in the corners, one or two
comfortable arm chairs, shelf full of
directories, and the polite attendants.
Incandescent lamps, in clusters, illume
the place. A particularly interesting
feature of the furnishings is the cigar
case. The glass panels, instead of being
fastened into nicksl-plsad brass r ails,
are inserted in pearl rails, which glisten
and glow with all the colors of the
prism. But the most interesting thing
of all about this little establishment is
that it is on that acre Of land that is the
most valuable property in the country,
and it is frequently asserted that no
site in the world is rated higher the
immediate neighborhood of the stock
exchange, along Wall from Broad street
to Broadway.
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Sherman's Last Shave,

At a banquet in New York the othel
night General Sherman told stories
about his experiences in California when
he was lieutenant in the artillery ser.
vice. I'm those days." he said, enc
soldier could wear a mustache. Then
tire Mexican war started and the officers
began to let their side-whiskers CREEP
down their faces, but they dare not lei
them go hair beyond a straight line
drawn from the bottom of the ear to the
upper lip. I remember Kearny, the best
solder under whom I ever served, one
day wanted me to send some provisions
to party of dragons. I had let my
beard grow. And, lieutenant said
Kearney, as he walked with me toward
the door, i have a fine pair of razors
which you may have after Captain So
and-so gets through with them Thank
you general said I, but have very
nice pair of razors myself Then ]
shaved my whiskers up to straight
line from lip to ear. That was the last
time I ever shaved" The general read
copy of the treaty articles with Mex
leo, which provided that officers should
not wear their boards below the tonso-
rial dead-line already agreed upon
"You boys all thought that the Mexican
war was fought to secure California, y
said the general, "But you were all mis-
taken. The real object of the war, and
in fact the only object of the war was to
prevent the Mexicans from wearing their
boards long," The general told of how
he had to help roll barrels of pork that
consisted Of 1900 pounds of pork, loo
pounds of brine, and 200 pounds Of bar
reln
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houses. Tbs shops are small, with en-
tirely open frouts, q host Of signs, ban
ners, and lanterns hanging from their
upper windows, helping to shut out the
sun, thus giving the streets dark, dresry
look. The bulk of their cooking is done
in front OF their doors and fills the street
with smoke. I was in a butcher shop,
and ON the first hook you Will find 3
skinned cat and beside It is q portion Of
q dog. You can see at any time num-
Der Of rats, some fresh, others dried and
sailed, 80 that the statement made in the
Sun little before I left home that
Chinese do not eat such things does not
reconcile itself with the facts here. It
can be seen at almost any butchers shop.
and it is just as certain as you can find
beef and mutton in your own markets.
The streets are literally jammed with
people coolies, naked to their waists,
carrying burdens swung across their
shoulders on bamboo pole; women with
their babies swung over their shoulders,
hobbling along on their small feet, which
have the appearance of having been
amputated from the instep. Here and
there in the middle of the road You meet
with large stone with, Chinese charac-
tiers. No evil spirits can pass these
stones. The Chinese in Canton are a
curious people, and seem to do every.
thing just the opposite of Europeans. In
their salutations they shake their own
hands; their compass points to the south
instead OF the north; the women wear the
brooches, both literally and metaphori-
cally, and keeping the hat on is con-
sidered a mark of politeness. They
hate everything that is foreign and all
pertaining to foreigners. You frequent
" hear as you pass along their crowded
streets, "Fan-kwai! Far-kwai" For
eign devils. Foreign devils.) They are
opposed to all modern improvements.
The only railroad they had they tore up,
and now there is not mile of railroad
in China. They have ne local telegraph
in China, and the Chinese merchants
have lately agreed to boycott it. HUI
namely speaking, it would be an impossi-
bility to convert such stubborn people,
but yet the foundation of prejudice is
being gradually undermined. They will
adopt our methods if they are certain
that it will bring them gain, for they are
avaricious and the greatest gamblers on
the face of the earth.
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scenesan . chinese City.

A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
writes: I did not see 80 much OF Canton
as I lad wished, the missionaries taking
up most OF my time, but description
of one Chinese street will give you fair
idea of their customs. The streets are
first very narrow, hardly more than six
feet, paved with large, well-worn flag
stones, the houses built high, but very
irregular, in q Mg-zsg kind Of fashion.
This, I am told, is done 80 that evil
spirits in passing from one house 10 am
other win butt their heads against the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-02-26

Frederick The Great on German Litera
Deutsche Rundshaw,
The approaching centennial of tllt
death of the famous Prussian King ha.
brought out many volumes devoted to hiE
life. The most noteworthy work of thii
kind is that of the distinguished German
author, Herr Eduar1 Zeller, who has just
published at Berlin Frederick the Great
as a Philosopher. It is the first COM
plete treatment of this subject that
has ever appeared in Germany. Fred
erick believed that it was easier to rule an
intelligent people than an ignorant one,
and SO he devoted much of his energy to
improve the school system Of Prussia
He it was who required the high schools
the gymnasiu ms--to give thorough
training in the ancient languages, for he
considered that in this way, and this way
alone, would German literature be saved
from falling into decline. The ancient
classics, he held, would be accepted as
models and standards of taste. I'VE,
too, are destined to have our classical
authors" he once prophesied, "whom
everybody will desire 10 read. Our
neighbors will learn the German Ian
guage, it will be spoken at Court, and it
may be that, because Of our great authors,
the German tongue will he known from
one end Of Europe to the other. This
golden age of our literature is yet afsr
of, but it will surely come. Remember
what I say. I shall not live to see the
day. I am too old. Like Moses, am
gazing on the promised land, but shall
not enter it." Such was the opinion Of
q king who himself had not read one
word Of Greek or Latin in the original,
but who had only seen French transla-
tions; king, too, who was even unac-
quainted with the literature of his own
nation.
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Story of Col. James A. MulIigan.

Story of Col. James A. Mulligan.
Col. James A. Mulligan, whose heroic
defense of Lexington made him immor-
tai; who only surrendered when forced
to it by the pangs of thirst and starva-
ton, and long after all hope from Ere
mont had been abandoned was man of
marked character. When the war
broke out he was states attorney from
Chicago and gave promise Of speedily
rising to the very height of his profess
sion. He was tall, dark, with large,
brown eyes, tender and poetical, fine
figure, an intellectual head, and win
ming face. He was q natural orator,
forcible, impetuous, full of feeling and
enthusiasm, and one that swept the
emotions of his listeners with the force
of whirlwind.
Nearly three years after the Lexington
incident he visited me bringing with
him cabinet photograph of himself
with his autograph, which he presented
to me. He was on his way to resume
command of his division, then in Vir-
ginia. After pleasant cnat he rose to
&c, and, as We were shaking hands, ]
said to him in jocular vein:
Colonel, let me impress upon you
the necessity of your giving the right
of way to any shell or cannon ball which
may happen to be travelling in your
direction"
A grave solemn expression came into
his eyes, and as light shown over bis
face as with deep earnestness he said:
81 have no fear; the shell or bullet
that will strike me has never been mold
edv'
"Why, why, what do you mean?'
swell, you know that after the battle
OF Lexington I was paroled, and it was
many months before I again entered the
service. During that period, as you
know, I delivered good many lectures,
the proceeds of which were devoted to
support OF orphans. Every day these
orphans are praying for my safety and
happiness, and I know that their pray
ers will be an effective protection against
every danger"
He rejoined his command, Within q
fortnight after I saw him he led his
troops into action and was MORALLY
wounded, his last5words being patriotic
utterance that has passed into song and
history. Some OF his staff had taken
hold OF him to assist him to q point out
of the line of fire, when his dimmed
eyes saw that the colors were In danger
Of capture. "Lay me down and save
that flagI' was the last order OF the
gallan3 young soul.
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The Fighting Smiths.


The first boxer who rejoiced in the
name of Smith fourished in London
eighty-ei years ago. His name was
Stony Smith. The following are the 9th
or Smiths: 1888, Jared Smith; Smith,
the waterman; Smith, of Rorford; Smith,
the Gravesend pieman; Harry Smith,
who beat Joe Burke, of Woolwich Eng
land, 1928; Tom Smith, the sailor boy,
of East London, who was champion
middle weight who fought eleven battles
against such men. as Owen Swift, Barney
Aaron, Brig hton Bill, and Harry jones;
Harry Smith, Hen Smith, Dolly Smith,
who engaged in five battles; Jim Smith,
Thomas Smith, Ned Smith, who fought
eight battles; Tom Smith, who was beaten
by Harry Hughes; Smith, the Gravesend
pet; Larry Smith, beat Tom Woodwards,
Aug. %, 1912; Tom Smith, who fought
six desperate battles in 1916; Billy Smith,
Peter Smith, Tom Smith, the Dale End
Pet. Roger Smith, of Oldham, who beat
the Stalybridge Chicken; Smith, of Lewes
Lucky Smith, of Coventry, who fought
six battles; Paddy Smith, who was boat
en- by Evan Files, of Buckley, at Work
ing, England, July "a, 1849; Tom Smith,
the Westminster Lad; Bill Smith, beat
en- by Robert Smith, Lambs novice; Joe
Smith, Jack Smith, Tom Smith, John
Smith, Joe Smith, George Smith, who
fought five battles; Smith, of Derby, who
fought draw with Cowlishaw; Smith, a
miner, beaten by Whalley; Tom Smith.
beaten by Welsh; Tom Smith, who beat
Cawthorne in 1874; Ben Smith, who was
beaten by Bill Valentine, and fought
three other battles in 1927; Bill Smith,
alias turkey Bill Smith, who was
beaten by Levi Eckersley; Bob Smith,
who received q forfeit from Joe Ward in
1910; George Smith, who was beaten by
Tom Snow twice; Harry Smith, of Wal
sail, who fought nine battles; Smith, of
Manchester; Sam Smith, who was beaten
by J. Smith, of Manchester; Smith, who
fought draw with Eden; Herbert Smith,
who was beaten by Hawkes.; Peter Smith,
who beat Ellis: Tom Smith, (the Checker
Lad), of Leeds; who fought six battles;
Bill Smith, who beat Bsylis; John Smith,
who fought draw with Ball; Smith, who
was beaten by Benson; John Smith the
Brighton doctor), who was frstclass
pugilist and fought six battles; Dick
Smith, who was beaten by Jem Mason;
Jack Smith, who beat Martin; Smith,
who was beaten by Dan Morris; Jona-
than Smith, who was beaten by Kelly;
Isaac Smith, who was beaten by Ingam;
Jem Smith beaten by Wilkinson; Jack
Smith who was beaten by Bill Owen;
John Smith, of Stamford, who was beaten
by Jem Mason; Smith (aljas Wolff;
Jack Smith, of Portsmouth, who fought
six battles; Bob Smith, of Liverpool,
England; Harry Smith. who was beaten
by Lee; Edward Smith, who was beaten
by Jones; Jack Smith, of Blackburn; Jem
Smith, beaten by Mines; Fred Smith, of
Australia, and James Smith, of Man
chester.
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The New and Latter House of Israel.
The Chatham and Rochester Neaus re-
ports split in the strange sect who call
themselves the New and Latter House
Of Israel, and who nave established their
headquarters at Chatham hill, where
they are building an immense temple,
which is to cost 100000. The object is
to provide place where 'the remnant"
of the people or Israel-the LA, 900 spo-
ken of in the book of Revelations-may
gather. Up to the present date as much
as 916,O00 has been spent in building
operations by these people, and the ex-
penditure in this direction is still going
on at the rate of from 100000 to $4,000
per annum. The chief difference that
has arisen is with reference to the doc
trine taught by the sect that it's MEM
bere are to be saved from death, that the
body is to be preserved alive, ultimately
cleansed from blood, by which it is said
to be polluted, and without natural de-
cay pass into the enjoyment Of the first
resurrection, which is to last for thou
sand years. The death of Jezreel, the
author of the "Flying Rolf," upon which
the theology of these people is founded,
completely upset the minds Of some Of
''the faithful" and I ID several to reject
the doctrine of the Immortality of the
body. Mrs. Jezreel, upon whom the
mantle of her husband fell, and who ex-
ercises sutocrstic powers in the ''New
and Latter House," thereupon ..'cut OFF,
the doubling ones and declared that
they were no longer 'pil]ars Of the
church" It is stated that the fanaG-
cism has led to much misery in once
happy homes, by members Of families
leaving their homes and ''the world" and
gathering with the New and Latter
House of Catham hill.
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One night recently wedding occurrad
in Boston, and party OF young lsdies
who wanted to witness the ceremony,
but didn't have the necessary invitations,
thought it over among themselves, and
as result gained admittance to the
church. The means employed were:
One had an invitation and the others
procured envelopes exactly like the
model. wrote their names thereon, and
successfully showed these at the door a
they passed IN.
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Salvation Soldiers and the Cowboy.
Chicago Herald.
"Yes, we have few squads of the
Salvation arm y out our way" said
q passenger from the west. 81 live
in Cheyenne, and few months ago
the salvationists swooped down on
us and went through their usual perfor-
mances. But they had tough time of
it with the miners and cowboys, psrticu-
larry the cowboys. I attended one of
their meetings, at which the soldiers got
very much warmed up. At the climax Of
the exciting songs and shouts their leader
cried out:
Who's afraid Of the devil? I amt
''The rest Of the gang took up the re-
frain.
"'Who's afraid of the devi]?' they all
shouted at the top Of their lungs. And
then they all beloved forth the reply:
"'We amt; We amt afraid. Who's
afraid Of the devil-she devil-who'-
afraid of the devilr
"'We ain't-we amt afraid-ve amt
afraid Of the devil
"At this juncture tall cowboy wearing
q sombrero and belt jumped up. In
each Of his hands was big revolver, and
he discharged both of them again and
again at the ceiling. Between shots he
cried out:
"Lsook out for me, nowl I'm the devil
I'm the devil, and I'm after your
1vH$ xur
ZIONIST in the hall. They had literally
fallen over each other in their haste to get
out the doors and windows, and it was
quite evident that he was not the kind Of
devil they had been talking about
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The Pswnee county game protection
and propagation association received
sixteen dozen quails from Indiana few
days ago and tnrned them loose.
Rev. e. 3. Thomas, Of st. Paul, MIN,
the recent elected assistant biahGp Of
Kansas, Is . very able and worthy man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-02-26

A 9ster in-law Of Abraham Lincoln .
posmistres IN . little Zentucky town
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Pr nd Endorsed the Flip.
Boston Post.
When DR.. Kirkland was president of
Harvard college, Porter's famous hostel
~ in North Cambridge was famous re-
sort. One of the chief attractions of
Porter's was the "fip" delectable COM
pound of q decidedly spirituous flavor,
which the college students keenly appre-
ciated, and did not hesitate to brave the
coolest weather to enjoy. OF course
these practices did not escape the atten-
ton of President kirkland, who vent up
to the hoetelry and asked to see the land
lord. Porter, who knew the president,
was greatly disturbed, as he knew he
should receive severe rebuke from the
head of the college for catering to the
tastes of convivially inclined students.
"Mr. Porter" said DR.. Kirkland, II
understand my young meu come up here
end drink your flip"
Eyes, SIR" replied the tavern keeper.
in voice which told how he deprecated
the admonihon, ''they do"
"I,et me have some of that flip" said
the dignified president.
Whereupon mug of the beverage
was brought out and was tasted by DR..
Kirkland. Then fixing stern glance
upon Porter, who almost trembled under
it, the president said:
"And my young men come out here
and drink this stuff, do theyT
Eyes, SIR" meekly replied the tavern
keeper.
"Well," said DR.. Kirkland, draining
the mug, 81 should think they would"
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AJournalistlc Project.

Accident News.
1t seems strange that in this greet and
growing country, wherever trade and
profession is represented by newspaper
organ, that the great criminal classes
should be forgotten:
Surely the intelligent cut-throat aid
enterprising pickpocket in our communi-
ty would appreciate journal devoted to
their interests as much az the plumber
and the baker, who never SIR us up with
sensations except when they send in their
bills.
Our criminals have not kept pace with
the growth of American civilization; they
are the laughing stock of their trans
atlantic brethren, who display great ar
tistic taste and enterprise.
Such paper would make crime more
interesting and furnish better newspaper
sensations.
Names for such publication are easy
to find. "Ths Brigands' Budget" "Rob-
bers' Record" sCriminal Life or ''The
Murderers' Magazine" are all ringing
titles which, printed in red ink, would
attract attention.
The editorial department. might be de-
voted to the discussion of such subjects
as "The Improved Jimmy and Its Uses"
''The Coalscuttle on the Stairs" "Who-
Owns Plated Jewelry?" and kindred
topics.
The blouse Department" might con-
tain articles of special value to mothers
and children on ''Three Meals Day."
"Cleaning the Clothes Line" "Confi-
dence Games for the Young" "Bilking
Sunday school Teacher and other les
sons in domestic economy.
The rest Of the paper might be made
up of interesting "reminiscences Of noted
cracksmen, including series of papers
on ''The Homes of Our Nabobs,' with
illustrations Of how to get into them at
night.
Such periodical, If conducted proper
ly, could not fail to gain large circula-
ton. The only trouble would be that
new editor would be frequently required.
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OouCdVc WOWous ho cUIOtA0U uOWA p1St
the grape arbor to the barn; as he en-
tered he overheard his friends, who stood
on the shady side of the BUILDING.
81 never pitied q woman 80 much in
my ife," said one Of them.
81 wouldn't treat my wife So" said
the other, ''for all the wealth in Christen.
dom"
These comments fell on Robert Thomp.
son like blows from hammer. His con.
science began to prick him sharply
Gould it be that she was. wearing out
her life in needless drudgery she, whom,
with all his churlishness, he loved &c
well. Shanefaced he stole away that he
might be alone with his thoughts.
The afternoon wore on toward even
ing. Mrs. Thompson was just going tc
prepare supper, when light wagon
drove up to the door, and soon Dobson's
clerk appeared.
"rve brought that set" said he
briskly.
sBut I didn't order it" was the fright
ened reply. "No, but Mr.. Thompson
did. He came down this afternoon AMI
said the things was TO come up to you
at once"
BE carried then in carefully and drove
OF.
Mrs. Thompson set down by the dishes
and cried heartily. But the tears were
not bitter ones: they washed the wesri-
ness and despair from her face and heart.
Then she unpsokad the treasures from
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-07-27

Look out for New Announcement in Few Days.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-07-27
GEORGE LUCAS, AIAh
~ Contractor 80. fai1sfSa

Honolulu Steam Planning Mills, Espla-
made, Honolulu.
Manufactures all kinds Of Mouldlngs,
Brackets, Window Frames, Blinds,
Sashes, Doors, and all kinds Of Wood
work finish. Turning, Scroll and Band
Saving. All kinds Of Saving and Plan
ing, Morticing and Tenanting.
Orders promptly attended TO and work
guaranteed. Orders from the other Is
ands solicited
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-07-27
ID. McKENZIE.
Contractor and Builder.

Stores and offices fitted up, Estimates
given on all kinds of brick and wooden
buildings, Plans and Specifications fur
nished. eB- Office, 40 Beretania St. I;
Mutual Telephone, 352; Postoffice Box,
100. 1922 ly